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    VHCD details new budget and longer-range spending plan
    VHCD details new budget and longer-range spending plan
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • December 16, 2025 1:30 pm

    Commissioners of Vashon Health Care District have unanimously passed a budget that provides a road map for the district’s revenues,…

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    An artwork fashioned from a Coulter pinecone by local artist Jennifer Hawke, whose Beall Greenhouse studio will open for a one-day Solstice Market featuring her and other local artists’ work on Dec. 21. Find out more at tinyurl.com/ymxz9bhr. (Courtesy Photo)
    Solstice and Chanukah and Christmas, oh my!
    By Beachcomber Staff • December 16, 2025 1:30 pm

    Islanders can celebrate the winter holiday season a number of ways this week and next.

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    John Galus works at the Big Bird PCC to upload the latest channel listings onto a volunteer’s ham radio.
    Stay connected, plan prescriptions and prepare for disasters
    December 16, 2025 1:30 pm

    News from Vashon BePrepared

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    Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo
    Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
    December 10, 2025 2:45 pm

    The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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Vashon Heritage Museum.
    Happenings | Dec. 11 edition
    December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…

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    Aspen Anderson Photo
    Fire officials urge safer burning as winter begins
    By Eddie Macsalka For The Beachcomber • December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    The holidays on Vashon are made for wood-burning fires. The smell drifts from chimneys, clings to sweaters and fills the…

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    Jim Diers Photos
Smiles from Cub Scouts helped light up the night at WinterFest
    WinterFest brings out the best on Vashon
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    The holiday season got off to a joyful start with Vashon’s annual WinterFest celebration on a chilly but mostly rain-free…

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    Emily Scott at the construction site of the new Vashon Food Bank. (Aspen Anderson Photo)
    Work continues on new food bank
    By Aspen Anderson • December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    Construction of the new Vashon Food Bank is well underway, marking a major step toward replacing a facility that staff…

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    Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to their fans as the parade rolls through town. (Jim Diers Photo)
    Photos: Island WinterFest delivers a merry, bright celebration
    December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    Vashon Chamber’s seasonal celebration was as merry and bright as ever.

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Interim Superintendent Jo Moccia
    School board poised to pause super search
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • December 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    Vashon’s interim superintendent of schools, Jo Moccia, is now poised to stay in her role a year longer than expected.

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    News Briefs | Dec. 11 edition
    December 8, 2025 4:30 pm

    Two-boat schedule

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    Paul Rowley Photo
Point Robinson lighthouse.
    Happenings | Dec. 4 edition
    December 2, 2025 3:20 pm

    Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of…

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    News Briefs | Dec. 4 edition
    News Briefs | Dec. 4 edition
    December 2, 2025 2:30 pm

    Mosqueda announces re-election bid for King County Council

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